Stocks, bonds, real estate and other mainstream investments get a lot of attention in financial media. But there’s also an entire world of niche investments people park their money in — think collectibles, wine, art and other alternatives to the mainstream options. Marketplace interviewed a few of these investors back in 2019. Today, many of
At the top of the sale with a result of $275,000 was “St John the Baptist,” half length by Guercino, circa 1640s-50s, pen and brown ink on laid paper, 9-7/8 by 8¼ inches. Review by Caitlyn “Cat” Snell; Photos Courtesy Heritage Auctions DALLAS — Heritage Auction’s December 7 Fine European Arts Auction saw success with
Back to Publications Justin Levesque (United States, born 1986), Geographical Problems (your files are too powerful), 2021, Phototex, vinyl, photographs, acrylic, PLA, LCD, and PVC, 175 x 120 x 36 inches. Courtesy of Justin Levesque. Photo: Luc Demers The Arctic Institute Queering the Arctic Series 2023 The world’s most northern regions are emerging as more
Christmas carol concerts are Australia’s most popular arts event. Sydney’s Carols in the Domain regularly attracts a live audience of tens of thousands, with a million watching the follow-up broadcast. Outside of sports pre-show and half-time entertainment, it is the most popular showcase of Australian musical talent. It is comparable only to the national broadcast
Shohei Othani who recently made the best deal in sports for signing a 10-year contract for $700 Million with the Dodgers,is inspiring local artists in Los Angeles to paint murals in his honor, specifically street artists Jonas Never and Gustavo Zermeno Jr. Shohei Ohtani ignites creativity in Los Angeles Shohei Ohtani dons Dodgers jersey and
The code Law uses in the piece’s title refers to catalogue numbers of a captivating collection of photographs housed at the National Archives in the UK that document the British exploration of their newly acquired territory. The entrance to “Blue Throat: Acclimated Difference (Part 2)” at Shenzhen’s Hexagon Gallery. Photo: Hexagon Gallery The artist, who
Tommy Garrett has had a trailblazing career. He was among the first Black male models to be featured in top fashion magazines. He’s been a successful jazz musician and starred in a Broadway musical. And years ago, due to an illness and a mugging, Garrett at one point was homeless in Detroit. After the mugging
Local artists have an opportunity to join the city’s Public Art Commission as the body looks to fill a seat vacated this fall. To qualify, an individual must be a practicing artist or design professional and a city resident. Artists interested in the volunteer position can complete a Statement of Interest Form at FortWaynePublicArt.com. The
Christine Kuan In early 2001, Christine Kuan took the helm of Creative Capital, the prestigious art fund that has awarded millions of dollars in direct grants to groundbreaking artists like Jeffrey Gibson, Simone Leigh, Theaster Gates, Laura Poitras, and many others since its founding in 1999—in total, $55 million to nearly 1,000 artists. The New
Search our comprehensive guide to caribbean events in NYC for more local events — or submit your own! Brooklyn artist and entrepreneur Lett Luckain has described as “a great success” a “Sip and Paint” event she conducted last Saturday in the Fellowship Hall at Fenimore Street United Methodist Church in Brooklyn. “I am grateful for